Week 5

I hit my first platue. I didn't loose anything last week, but I also didn't gain. I will take it. My life was super crazy last week, and extremely stressful. I know that my I didn't get all my protein in every day and that I just have to keep working towards my goals. This is a minor setback, and hopefully I can make up for it this week.

Just to give you a little incite into my crazy week, On Tuesday, we had to take the race bike to the engine builder to have it fixed, and then on Wednesday, we had to put our beloved Whiskey down after 15 1/2 years. And my heart was just broken, and then on Thursday, I brought Dad home from the skilled nursing facility he was in. So Friday was crazy trying to get back into a routine. The weekend went pretty well. Saturday anyway, my husband and I decided to plant our garden. We planted potatoes. cucumber's, pumpkin, tomatoes. cabbage, onions, cauliflower, peas. jalapenos and radish's. I am excited.

But then on Sunday just as we were getting ready to start our day of chore's, Dad had a major coughing fit and collapsed a lung again. So Ambulance trip to the ER, and then waiting around for admittance.
Hopefully as long as Dad doesn't get any infections he should be home in a few days.

So needless to say I didn't get much exercise in last week with everything else that was going on, and  I am OK with the fact that I hit my first platue. I am in this for the long haul.

I still feel so freaking awesome though. I don't feel deprived at all, and the shakes are very filling, and easy. I don't have to think about portion size's. And Dinner's are fun. Trying to figure out how to add colors and flavor's with out adding extra not so great for us stuff!

Well I better run and plan my menu and shopping list for the next two weeks.

Week 4 completed

I know that I am now half way through week 5, but week for was good. I weighed in last Friday and I was down another 2.6 pounds. I had hubby do my measurements on Monday night and I have lost a couple inches on my belly and about 1/2 inch everywhere else. I am still doing well. I still have tons of energy and I am not feeling super hungry or deprived. Week 4 was a little tougher because Cody was gone to a race, and I was home alone with Sis. However I did find some stuff that I could nuke for the two of us and still eat really healthy. I really like the Gordon's Fish that are already seasoned. The Garlic and Lemon Pepper ones are really good. Plus I got some steamed veggies that Cody doesn't really like, like Brussels sprouts and also broccoli, cauliflower and carrots with cheese steamers. Cody doesn't like broccoli at all, and he won't eat cooked cauliflower.

Cody started the shakes on Monday. I have been making them for us in the morning and then making one for him to take to work for lunch. We will see how he does as well.

I also have been doing a ton of yard work getting the yard ready for the BBQ we are hosting in a couple weeks as well as getting our garden area ready to plant. I can't wait to get our first home grown veggies of the year. We are going to do onions, potatoes, radishes, cauliflower, cabbage, cucumbers, peas, jalapenos and pumpkins  Oh and tomatoes as well. I need to get those plants still. Plus I will also try and grow some cilantro again this year. It did great the first year I had it, but the last two have kinda sucked.

The next few weeks are going to be interesting to see how well I do with Dad coming home tomorrow. I know that he is going to take up most of my time, and I am not sure how much exercise I will be able to get in. But I will also be going up and down the stairs a bunch so it may balance out.

Thank all of you for your support.

Week 3

I am so happy still. I still feel great. I am down 6 pounds to 220 now. :) And Cody is going to start next week when he gets home from his first race of the year.  It has taken a little bit of work, and a lot of help from my wonderful Coach, but I even managed to go to a wedding reception/bbq and not overdo it! I had lots of veggies, and fruit, and I did have a hamburger that I piled high with lettuce, and tomato, and I did not put any mayo on it. Just relish and mustard (a little) and a little bit of ketchsup. It still tasted like a good ol' bbq hamburger so I wasn't missing anything. I completely avoided the potato and pasta salads that were there, and I had one bite of cake from a slice Cody had. And it wasn't even a big bite. I am very optimistic about this. I don't think I have ever felt this great still heading into my 4th week of a diet or weight loss plan before. Usually by now I am bored or I feel deprived or I make up some excuse not to stick with it.

My coach did tell me that I am in the first plateau area. So I need to keep believing, and remember this feeling and also remember that the scale is just a number, and numbers can not measure everything! It is like your age, you are only as old or young as you think you are!
I know that it will take a while to get to my goal weight. Right now I need to keep putting one foot in front of the other and keep working towards that ultimate goal.  I need to remember that every day that I am getting healthier is a victory and that every great achievement starts small.

Next week is measuring week so I will have inches lost to report! I am not sure how many it will be, but again it will be a start. I know that this isn't as dramatic as watching the Biggest Loser, or anything like that, but I am still living my life and doing what I need to do. Speaking of which, I need to make up my grocery list and menu. So I will be back Next week! Have a great May and Cinco de Mayo!

Week 2

This is the second week post. I did alright last week. I only lost  1/2 a pound, but I had two horrible eating nights, when we went out with friends and my choices were limited. Plus I didn't exercise as much as I normally do. So I will still take the loss. It is still a loss.

I feel awesome though. I have tons of energy still, and even getting waylaid with a migraine it was still a great week.
The weekends are definitely going to be my hardest time. I don't have the same schedule on the weekends as I do during the week. Hubby is home, and we are so busy with life that things get super crazy, I have a hard time getting my snacks in since we are on the go so much, but I am trying.

I am so excited still. It is such an awesome feeling knowing that I am getting healthier every day. I know that the weight didn't come on over night and it won't go off overnight so as long as I am continuing to lose, even if it is small amounts I will take it.

I am really looking forward to better selections at the farmers market and supermarket. I have also been trying new recipes for dinners and have found a few good ones. However now that it is getting warmer I need to find more things that I can grill and or cook in a way that wont heat up the house. :)

I started the Couch to 5k training program today. I had an awesome workout. I feel good. I need a shower though! I am so excited. I know I keep saying that, but it is true. I haven't ever been this excited about a "weight loss" program or diet before in my life.

A big shout out to my Coach, Nique,, girl, this is the second time you have helped me save my life! Love You!

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Week One complete :)

Well I have been doing this for a week,  and I feel great! The weekend was a little tougher since we had so much going on and errands and running around to do. I know I missed a couple of snacks, but I was still able to get all my water, and both shakes. We did eat out both days, and I had a low fat sub from Subway on Sat, full of veggies and with no mayo or mustard or anything added, and I didn't even notice it was missing.

Then on Sunday, I bought a salad, and didn't add the dressing that came with it, instead I just squeezed a lemon wedge on it. So I still tried to make really good choices.
I also went to the farmers market to get some good fresh fruits and veggies, however, their wasn't much available. I am sure it is still too early in the season.

I also did my first 5k event. It was a blast, and I didn't come in first, but I didn't come in last either. But it made me realize that I want to start running. So I have done some research and found a website that details how to change your walk to a run in 30 days. :) So I am going to give it a try. I feel like I could tackle the world right now.

Now on to the best part,,, I have lost 3 pounds! And 3% body fat. I know I still have a ways to go, but every journey starts with one step. :)

I am so excited.

Starting Tomorrow!

I am so excited about starting tomorrow. I went to the store today and loaded up on high protein snacks, and fruit for the week. Plus I had my Hubby take pictures and measurements.

I am not happy with where I am at, but that is the reason for the change! Right? :) And of course I look like crap because I have been doing yard work for two days straight, and I don't have makeup or anything on.

I have been working on making sure that I am getting enough water in every day too. Plus I am rubbing off on Hubby, who has drank more water this weekend than he has since last summer, and he is also interested in my progress. I think it is great that he is being supportive, and it shouldn't impact him much at all since we will still have the same dinner.

OK, well I am off  till later this week.

Getting started!!

I have always been a heavy girl. Even as a child I was bigger than my classmates. I have never been skinny. Not to say that I am unhealthy, but every Doctor has recommended me to loose weight. I had one Dr put me on a 1200 calorie diet for a year, and I lost 4 pounds. 4 pounds in a year! Then when I gave up on that, I gained the 4 pounds back along with 10 more.

At my heaviest I was 238. I am currently at 225. I want to be at 180. I have tried so many things, some with success, and most without, but nothing that has ever been a good plan for me.

So a high school friend of mine started a business with Herbalife. She has been doing it for a yearish, and I have been reading her posts on Facebook with skepticism, and jealousy. So off to the research phase. Company has been around for a long time, major research, endorsed by real Doctors, affiliated with UCLA Medical School.

So on to the phone call. Answered a bunch of questions, and figured out a program for me. I should get my supplies tomorrow and I will start on Monday. I will take some pictures and get some measurements before then, and update as often as I can with results!

I look forward to meeting the New Skinny Me!